-- Animal Welfare Society Open House - Dec. 1 8 (Saturday) - Christmas Open House at the Animal Welfare Society on Holland Road in West Kennebunk from 11 am to 3 pm. Have your pet's photo taken with Santa, buy some sweets at the bake sale and get some shopping done in our gift shop. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244.

-- Animal Welfare Society at Christmas By the Sea in Ogunquit - Dec. 8 (Saturday) - The Animal Welfare Society elves will be handing out biscuits and collecting donations at the Christmas By The Sea Parade in Ogunquit. All donations gathered will benefit the shelter. For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244.

-- Animal Welfare Society at the Portland Children’s Museum - Dec. 9 15 (Saturday) - Join the Animal Welfare Society of West Kennebunk humane educator and a shelter pet at the Children's Museum and Theatre of Maine on Free Street in Portland for a hands-on program about animal care and handling from 10:30 -11:30 am. Meet some great animals and learn about pet care and handling. The Children’s Museum is at 142 Free St., Portland, Maine (207-828-1234). For more information, call Animal Welfare Society (www.animalwelfaresociety.org) at 985-3244 x 117.